Near Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bullseye-Ferry Landing

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 17, 2024

1. Bullseye-Ferry Landing Marker

Inscription. Before Dutch control of what is now Sussex County. Native American Iwatama Socuum held "Long Reach," now Bullseye-Ferry Landing Preserve. After 1674, when the Dutch left, it was held by the Waples family and later, the Faucett family. In 1696, Peter Waples established a Ferry across the Indian River from this location for travelers from Lewes to Maryland and Virginia. Bullseye Farm was part of a 1000-acre tract owned by Col. Wm. D. Waples. In 1996, The Nature Conservancy bought the 413-acre preserve with funds received from Isabel F. Okie. In 1997, her son, Austin F. Okie donated an easement to The Nature Conservancy for much of the remaining Bullseye Farm.

Erected 2023 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-172.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.

Location. 38° 36.162′ N, 75° 14.585′ W. Marker is near Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on John J Williams Highway (Delaware Route 24) 0.2 miles east of Rock Pile Way

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, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28471 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro DE 19966, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Harmony United Methodist Church (approx. 1.3 miles away); Indian Mission School (approx. 1.7 miles away); Rosedale Beach Hotel and Resort (approx. 1.9 miles away); Askekesky (approx. 2½ miles away); Indian River Hundred (approx. 2.6 miles away); Home of Richard S. Cordrey (approx. 2.7 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Chair of Honor (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millsboro.

Bullseye-Ferry Landing Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 17, 2024

2. Bullseye-Ferry Landing Marker wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 17, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.